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4-122-226-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDZ485
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-226-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDZ485 ©2009 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About These Operating Instructions

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  • Page 3: About The S-Air Function

    “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ... 2 About the S-AIR function... 3 Playable Discs... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System ...19 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ...26 Step 4: Selecting the Source ...29 Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound ...30 Disc...

  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Super Audio CD DATA CD – DATA DVD – MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
  • Page 6 Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •...

  • Page 7: Region Code

    Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...

  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note •...

  • Page 10: Step 1: Installing The System

    Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).
  • Page 11 Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping. Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.
  • Page 12 Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) • Posts (2) • Bases (2) • Screws (black) (4) •...
  • Page 13 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the post. Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has two holes. Top of the base Thread the speaker cord through the post and out the opposite end. Base Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the bottom of the speaker.
  • Page 14 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker. Speaker Screw Post Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer). You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions.
  • Page 15 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Extend the twisted speaker cord as before. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 16 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with two screws (black). Projection Pull the speaker cord in the direction of the arrow so that it does not get caught when attaching the post to the base.

  • Page 17: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 18 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the center speaker 8 to 10 mm inch) For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm inch) Hang the speakers on the screws. 5 mm 10 mm Rear of the speaker For the front speakers 145 mm inches) 8 to 10 mm...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note •...
  • Page 20 Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. C Component video cable (not supplied) ID E O T V /V A L IN D IG IT IA L C O A X...
  • Page 21 Connecting the TV (Audio connection) This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. ID E O T V /V A L IN D IG IT IA L C O A X K E R...
  • Page 22 Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): G DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied): H EZW-T100 slot (See “Wireless system options”.) FR O N ID E O T V /V A L IN D IG IT IA L...
  • Page 23 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. •...
  • Page 25 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit. About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1 on the unit.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the area. C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note • Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 29).
  • Page 27 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 69). Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.
  • Page 28 Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of the TV (page 20), select the type of video output of the system. To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and the TV with an HDMI cable, select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Press C/c to select [START], then press The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs a progressive signal. When you select [NO], the system does not output a progressive signal.

  • Page 30: Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 31 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 69). The default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 32 Sound from Surround effect “HP VIRTUAL” (HEADPHONE VIRTUAL) To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.” Note • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective. •...

  • Page 33: Disc

    Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume "/1 FUNCTION OPERATION DIAL Disc tray Connect headphones STEP Turn on your TV.
  • Page 34 To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit. The sound of the system is muted. You can also connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is muted.) Other operations Press Stop...

  • Page 35: Changing The Sound

    To display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.
  • Page 36 Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area.

  • Page 37: Resuming Playback From The

    Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 38: Using Play Mode

    To enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback from that point the next time you insert the same disc.

  • Page 39: Playing In Random Order

    Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press Selected track PROGRAM 0: 03:51 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK –...

  • Page 40: Playing Repeatedly

    Press Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.

  • Page 41: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    Searching/Selecting Disc Contents Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into many sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU.
  • Page 42 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) 0 : 0 3 : 1 7 Selected row...

  • Page 43: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files: – which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file) or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (JPEG image file). – which conform to the DCF* image file format. * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 44 To play the next or previous MP3 file Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current MP3 file. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press >...
  • Page 45 Note • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.

  • Page 46: Jpeg Image Files

    Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO], press twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [EFFECT] appear. Press X/x to select a setting.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 48: Changing The Password

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The display for confirming the password appears. x When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

  • Page 49: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press...

  • Page 50: Settings For The Display

    Press X/x to select an item, then press The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) PAUSE MODE: Press X/x to select a setting, then press The setting is selected and setup is complete.
  • Page 51 x [TV TYPE] You can select the aspect ratio of the connected [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
  • Page 52 You cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal. [OFF]: You can set the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [ON]: You can raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.
  • Page 53 x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF]: The system does not output sound from the HDMI OUT jack. [ON]: The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24- bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM.

  • Page 54: Other Settings

    Note • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 50). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order.
  • Page 55 [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other settings of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD].
  • Page 56 [CENTER] 0.0 dB : Set the center speaker level. [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level. * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers.

  • Page 57: Tuner

    You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 58: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 57)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.
  • Page 59 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... When the station name is set 1 Station name Ex. “SONY RADIO” 2 Frequency Ex. “FM1 87.50” 3 The “FM MODE” setting Ex. “STEREO”...

  • Page 60: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 61 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

  • Page 62: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    VIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “DVD,” sound of the “DVD” function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers.

  • Page 63: Using An S-Air Product

    Note • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only, regardless of the type of video signal. • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit.
  • Page 64 S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver, see the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. • When you change the S-AIR configuration, Sony recommends that you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 65 Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. To set the ID of the unit Press "/1 on the unit.
  • Page 66 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press Note • When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the unit, “S-AIR MODE” cannot be selected. Press X/x to select the desired setting. • “PARTY”: The S-AIR receiver outputs sound according to functions set on the unit.
  • Page 67 Note • When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is not established), or lights up (when sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is established) in the front panel display.
  • Page 68 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. x For the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier. When sound transmission is established, “PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear alternately in the front panel display. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.

  • Page 69: Other Operations

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 70: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 71: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/–) while pressing the TV button.

  • Page 72: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you...

  • Page 73: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE”...

  • Page 74: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components

    Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.

  • Page 75: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 76: Checking The Play Information

    Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. •...

  • Page 77: Returning To The Default Settings

    Bit rate* 0: 13 192k MP3 2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_version Folder name** File name** * The bit rate appears when the system is playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. ** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information.
  • Page 78 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [RESET] and press Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

  • Page 79: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).

  • Page 80: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When you install the S-AIR sub unit (optional), in the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit). Power...
  • Page 82 Picture Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. Remedy • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. •...
  • Page 83 Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 84 Symptom No sound or only a very low- level sound is heard from the surround speakers. There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL jack. Operation Symptom Radio stations cannot be tuned The remote does not function. The disc does not play. The MP3 file cannot be played.
  • Page 85 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 34). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 86 Symptom No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function. The S-AIR function Symptom S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit does the following: •...

  • Page 87: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Stereo mode (rated) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV AUDIO IN Inputs (Digital) TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Outputs (Analog) Phones...

  • Page 89: Glossary

    Glossary in × Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology,...
  • Page 90 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW- RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
  • Page 91 • Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer : A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

  • Page 92: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. File type JPEG image files only MP3 files only MP3 files and JPEG image files MP3 files and JPEG [MEDIA] setting [MUSIC/PHOTO] [PHOTO] JPEG image files...

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi...

  • Page 94: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (26, 77) B Z (open/close) (33) C Front panel display (96) D FUNCTION (29) (remote sensor) (9) F MOVIE/MUSIC indicator (73) G VOLUME control (33) H DMPORT BOOSTER (72) I OPERATION DIAL (33)

  • Page 95: Rear Panel

    Rear panel TV/VIDEO SPEAKER DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER SUBWOOFER A SPEAKER jacks (19) B EZW-T100 slot (63) C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (24) D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (21) E VIDEO OUT jack (20) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20) Screws* SPEAKER FRONT R...

  • Page 96: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (74) C Displays the system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc.

  • Page 97: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE 3 (34) AUDIO qh (35) CLEAR es (38, 58) D.TUNING ws (58) DISC SKIP DISPLAY wa (59, 75) DVD MENU wg (41) DVD TOP MENU qd (41) DYNAMIC BASS 6 (72) ENTER wf (71) FUNCTION +/–...

  • Page 98: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...

  • Page 99: List Of Control Menu Items

    Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected REPEAT Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 41)/[SCENE] (page 41)/[TRACK] (page 41) You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 100 [SHUFFLE] (page 39) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 40) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 47) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 41) You can display the DVD’s menu.

  • Page 101: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 51 5.1 Channel Surround 35 A/V SYNC 47 ANGLE 34 ATTENUATE 74 AUDIO 50 AUDIO (HDMI) 53 AUDIO DRC 53 AUDIO SETUP 53 AUTO CALIBRATION 53, 70, BACKGROUND 54 BLACK LEVEL 51 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 51 COLD RESET 77 CONTROL FOR HDMI 52 Control for HDMI 60...
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